In-house lawyers

A Survival Guide for In-house Lawyers

A collection of the tips, tricks, and hard-earned lessons we've collected over the years - so you don't have to do it alone.

What's included?

This "Survival Guide for In-house Lawyers" came to life in celebration of the in-house legal community, and with intentions to honour it.

As a team of diverse lawyers that have worked in-house ourselves and now spend our lives supporting in-house lawyers, we've experienced first-hand the challenges of going alone - and the impact of a helping hand.

So, from all of us at Plume, this is for you:

A collection of the tips, tricks, and hard-earned lessons we've collected over the years - so you don't have to do it alone.

Building Relationships

Good relationships are the key to success. We share our advice on how to find out who you need to know, how to bridge the gap between legal and the business, and how to get a seat at the table.

Resourcing Legal

A business' legal demands are unpredictable at the best of times. We share advice on building a legal team, the pros and cons of hiring vs outsourcing, and how to manage your legal budget.

Streamlining Legal Ops

Legalops isn't all about tech. Whilst we share how to implement legaltech, we also talk about the importance of good templates and playbooks, and how to empower the business to self-serve.

How to Thrive

Life as an in-house lawyer can be stressful and challenging. We share our advice on starting your first in-house role, how to make your mark and a sole in-house legal counsel, and some tips from those who have made it to the top.